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Rowing Opens 2017 Fall Season at Mercyhurst

10/6/2017 3:38:00 PM

FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason University women's rowing team begins its October event schedule in a fitting "Erie" fashion, as the Patriots will head to the western Pennsylvania/New York border to race in the Mercyhurst Autumn Classic.

The Patriots open the season is a unique race format. Each boat will begin with a 5000-meter head race, followed by a 500-meter sprint showdown. The Green & Gold will match up with host Mercyhurst, as well as Buffalo's own Canisius College.

"The goal for this weekend is to start the season strong at a new race venue for our program," head coach Ted Nagorsen said. "Mercyhurst is my alma mater. It's where I rowed in college and where I coached for many years before Mason. I'm very proud to bring this group of girls here and return with such a talented team."